1. Melva Salem of Davao City is a registered midwife and acupuncturist. She was diagnosed of breast cancer. Let us include her in our prayer intentions.
Email Received 09/22/06
Hi All,
It may have been awhile since my last email to you, but it doesn't mean I have forgotten you. And I am wishing that you are just fine.
Last Friday, Sept 15th was a critical day, Mel, my wife had a major surgery for breastr cancer, it was a Modified Radical Mastectomy of the left breast. She was diagnosed as having Stage 3B Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma on Sept 1st. and the option was to excise the left breast at the Davao Medical Center.
She was dscharged on the 19th and is now fecuperating in our house in Davao City. The next procedure to be done is Chemotherapy, hopefully by October when the surgical wound has healed.
As you may have known, she is (was) a cancer survivor in the year 1996, when she had a remission of cancer of the breast. Now we are faced with the reality of another cancer.
We know that the Chemotherapy is an expensive procedure, and initially I have parted with my only Volkswagen for a discounted price, but I know that it will not be enough. I am praying that this financial crisis will pass, and that the Lord God will provide, but where it may come I have no idea. But I am sure that God will provide.
The children are all in College, and due to this event, may have to quit schooling temporarily. Meantime, I find strength in Mel's own faith that she will make it. We will be needing your prayers for her recovery.
Sorry for this news but we felt it necessary to update you. May God bless you all too.
Love and regards,
tatay Carl
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2. Dr. Rodolfo Soriano of Midsayap, Cotabato, Philippines is a very active medical doctor, in his early fifties, had served the government for quite sometime and heads a civil society group called Integral Development Services (IDS) and was recently diagnosed of lung carcinoma, stage 3b. He is currently undergoing radiation and chemotherapy at the University of Santo Tomas Hospital. Please include him in your daily prayer intentions.
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Email Received 10/06/06
Hi Toto,
Thank you for the inspiring messages everyday.
Rod has finished 27 radiations out of the 33 and 6 chemo already. After October 16th his last radiation he will have 6 cycles of chemo every 21 days. Looking at him he seems to be fighting well. Hindi sya gaanong nag lose weight , nag increase pa nga.
He shaved his hair kaya bold and bald sys pero bagay naman.
Last week he felt very weak and in severe pain becuase of esophagitis but has recovered since yesterday. His back with his ensure requirements/ gatorade .. soft diet and juices.
When are you coming back???
MEM
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Txt Messages sent 09/02/06
Dr. Millendez:(September 02, 2006 06:31:13)
good am. Kumusta na si Rod? Hope he is doing ok.
Dr Imelda Soriano: (September 01, 2006 15:01:07)
Rod is undergoing tx. He is doing fine. Who is dis pls?
Dr. Millendez:(September 02, 2006 07:01:17)
toto millendez and am in CA already. sorry did not have time to drop by last Sunday.
Dr Imelda Soriano: (September 01, 2006 15:11:20)
His on his 5th day of da 3d conformal radiation n 2nd chemo on monday .
Dr. Millendez:(September 02, 2006 07:12:10)
Keeping our fingers crossed he is responding positively to his armamentarium
Dr Imelda Soriano: (September 01, 2006 15:16:55)
Prayers 4 d divine intervention is highly solicited. Paki tingin na rin dyan wat more update der r 4 rods case. Tnx a lot.
Dr. Millendez:(September 02, 2006 07:17:49)
when r u going back to davao? maybe the brothers fromthe Catholic Men's Fellowship can lay hands on him thru Atty. Paul Lumanlan.
Dr Imelda Soriano: (September 01, 2006 15:18:42)
Prayers 4 d divine intervention is highly solicited. Paki tingin na rin dyan wat more update der r 4 rods case. Tnx a lot.
Dr Imelda Soriano: (September 01, 2006 15:21:24)
Matagal pa kami uwi dvo. Wil contak dem. Kilala ni rod sila. Antay lang ako updates mo.
Dr. Millendez:(September 02, 2006 07:21:56)
would it be ok for you if ill post rod in the prayer chain of the Aruga Project of the Beautiful Heart Foundation
Dr Imelda Soriano: (September 01, 2006 15:24:56)
Sure why not. Theres a website ginawa ang pamangkin ko dr rod soriano.Com. Have not seen it yet but try 2 chk. Wud want 2 create a forum
Dr. Millendez:(September 02, 2006 07:43:51)
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Email Sent 08/15/06
Dr. Rodolfo Soriano, a good friend of mine and Boying's brod in the Free Masonry, is recently diagnosed of Stage III Lung Cancer. Please include him in your prayers and special intentions.
We are encouraging him to seek immediate medical/surgical treatment abroad. Since one of the thrusts of the Beautiful Heart Foundation, Inc. is to care for the sick, the elderly and dying, I volunteered to assist the family in facilitating and finding an affordable, if not totally free, medical treatment for him in Northern California including housing accommodation during the duration of his treatment there.
Thank you!
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Email sent 08/18/06
Dear Mem,
I guess Rod is a good candidate for this Stanford Study and in fact we can probably start setting up an appointment for him at this early.
My return flight has not been scheduled yet but I plan to go home to CA after the medical mission/free clinic on August 26, which is the 26th death anniversary of our father. You may proceed ahead of me in case we can set up an appointment with Stanford before then. However, he can easily walk in the ER of either Stanford Hospital or Santa Clara Valley Medical Center anytime.
Sincerely,
Toto
imelda soriano <mem_soriano@yahoo.com> wrote:
Dear Toto,
I searched clinical trials for Rods diagnosis and am lucky to see this ongoing trial at Stanford.
can you explore for Rods possibility of enrollment?
When are you leaving for the states. mas maayo man gud if you will be there ahead of us rather than we go there without you.
Most of the criteria though states that he has not yet undergone any chemo or radiation which it is timely if he could join the trial... Please explore.
Gina still feels that if we can go there and stay legally it would be better.
Thanks . we will be back to Davao on Monday and will have his bone scan on Tuesday.
MEM
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3. Bing Brillo of Mandaluyong, Metro Manila who is presently being treated for liver cancer.
4. Christine Pechera is a Filipino residing in Los Angeles, CA and is afflicted with lymphoma. She is in dire need of bone marrow from another Filipino to survive. Unfortunately, very few Filipinos are on the donor list; a worldwide search of the donor registry has yet to turn up a single match for Christine. The Beautiful Heart Foundation, Inc. in collaboration with the Center for Holistic, Alternative & Restorative Medicine (C.H.A.R.M.) and the Asian-American Donor Program will schedule a Bone Marrow Drive on Saturday, May 6, 2006 between 11AM to 3PM at 1019 Fuller Terrace, Sunnyvale, CA. For further information about Christine's condition, please visit her website at http://christine.site.ph/_mgxroot/page_10760.html.
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Email sent 04/12/06
Dear Fr. Arthur,
On May 6, 2006, Saturday, at the office of the Center for Holistic, Alternative & Restorative Medicine (CHARM) located at 1019 Fuller Terrace, Sunnyvale, CA (in front of Curves & Starbucks Cafe at the of corner Washington and Mary Avenues), a Bone Marrow Drive will be scheduled from 11AM-3PM. Please help save the life of Christine Pechera who is battling of cancer.
For further information, please visit the foundation's website at
May God bless you!
Dr. Anacleto B. Millendez
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Email Received 04/12/06
Dear Dr. Millendez,
This looks great! I think, if possible, another avenue to help get the word out is if we could get an information table in front of the Boracay Grill during lunchtime on May 6? Or if we could get a poster up on the restaurant and at the Church as well. I will work on a press release to the local Filipino media and try to get it on their calendars. You should also receive the flyers and posters by Friday. I think the most crucial places to spread the word would definitely be your family and friends, St. Cipriane church and Boracay Grill.
It was such a pleasure speaking with you and I am glad to have met you. I am very excited to work together on this.
I've e-mailed Christine and her friends and family. I am absolutely sure one of them would like to speak with you, especially about the health drink.
Best,
Asia Yulo
Outreach Coordinator
Asian American Donor Program
2169 Harbor Bay Parkway
Alameda, CA 94502
800-593-6667
510-568-2700 fax
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Email Received 04/24/06
Hi Dr. Millendez,
Good news! I heard back from Fr. Yabes and he is willing to make an announcement during the masses. It may be possible for us to coordinate with the parish office regarding the flyers in the bulletins.
Dr. Millendez asked me for a write-up of the drive. I wanted to run it by you first before I send it to him. I have attached it. Please feel free to make changes to it, if you would like to tailor it to your parish or make it more personable and meaningful for you.
I suggest in the announcement, that we place posters by the Church entrances if possible.
Warm Regards,
Asia Yulo
Outreach Coordinator
Asian American Donor Program
2169 Harbor Bay Parkway
Alameda, CA 94502
800-593-6667
510-568-2700 fax
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Email Sent 05/01/06
Dear Mrs. Velasquez,
On behalf of the Beautiful Heart Foundation, Inc. and the Asian-American Donation Program, I would like to express our sincere appreciation for posting the announcement on your school bulletin about the Bone Marrow Drive for Christine Pechera. This is going to be on May 6, 2006 at 10AM-3PM at 1019 Fuller Terrace, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 (near the corner of Washington and Mary Avenues fronting Curves and Starbucks Cafe.
Once again, thank you and may God bless you!
Sincerely,
Anacleto B. MIllendez
Father of Kathleen & Cyril
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Email Sent
Dear Fr. Arthur,
On behalf of the Beautiful Heart Foundation, Inc., CHARM and the Asian-American Donation Program, I would like to express our sincere appreciation for your support in announcing and posting on your Sunday Bulletin about the Bone Marrow Drive for Christine Pechera.
Once again, thank you and may God bless you!
Dr. Millendez
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Email Received 05/02/06
Thank you for your message and I will include the information below in the next newsletter.
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Email Sent 05/03/06
Dear Christine,
Am sure you have no idea who am I but just to tell you that my family and I care about you and we are including you in our daily prayers. We know how you and your family feel about this battle and the struggles you are going through. This is very close to home so to speak. I had a sister, our eldest sister, who had multiple myeloma in 2001, we struggled and she survived for another 2 years. She had the most difficult 2 years but it was the best because it brought the family together through our deep love for her. I miss her so much, she made an indelible mark in my life and the lives of other people whom she touched. Am sure she is very happy and contented now in His lap.
Trust Him and He will take care of you!
Dr. Anacleto "Toto" Millendez
5. Cynthia M. Lualhati, 52 years old from Balasing, Sta. Maria, Bulacan. She is presently confined at Delos Santos Medical Center because of massive bleeding gastric ulcer complicated with hypertensive-cardiovascular disease. At the moment, she is undergoing aggressive medical intervention including blood transfusion. UPDATE: The patient was already sent home from the hospital last April10, 2006 and recuperating so well with her medications.
6. Janet Maglana, 33years old from Davao City, Philippines. She was diagnosed of atrial septal defect at 16 years old and presently presenting signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure. She needs heart surgery soon, a possible ASD patch closure.
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Email Received 03/16/06
March 16, 2006
Dear Toto,
A daughter of my good friend Janet Maglana suffers from a ventricular septal defect she is a 33 years, single, a physical therapist, medical transcriptionist . Her cardiologist advised her to under go surgery unfortunately she just lost her father and cannot afford the operation in heart center.
I am just wondering if how BEAUTIFUL HEART FOUNDATION can help the family. I know you have access to organization/individuals who could extend assistance her moms number is 0918-3577-121and email address rjmaglana@yahoo.com.
Hope you could communicate to them as soon as possible.
Mem
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Email: Received 03/21/06
Thank you so much for responding immediately to my query and request for a possible grant for my daughter Janet....
Honestly, i have written to a number of foundation already... because of lack of finances to support the open heart surgery as recommended by her cardiologist...
We are in dire financial strait right now... recently, November last year, my husband died due to kidney failure... He had been suffering for almost most 20 years of diabetes ... Much of our savings went to his medication and dialysis...and now were left with practically nothing to really spare...
It was only last December that my daughter was diagnosed and recommended for a heart surgery operation at Philippine Heart Center...But due to lack of finances until now, we could not go to the Phil. Heart... We are awaiting for PCSO's response for a possible grant also...
As to your request for other pertinent records, i will have yet to scan all the documents to be attached in my next e-mail hopefully tomorrow.
As you see, as a mother, I dont want my daughter's life to be wasted when I know that there could still be hope out there... She's still at the prime years of her life...She is in her productive years... I know that with your help, you can help extend and augment her life... for her to enjoy and appreciate the beauty of life.
Doc, I am imploring your kind heart to please assist us in anyway you can...
God bless....
Mimi Maglana rjmaglana@yahoo.com
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Email Received 03/22/06
Dear Dr. Millendez,
I have attached necessary medical records of my daughter Janet which I am sure will help you in the evaluation of her present condition.
I believe that you are sent as an instrument of God for us to cling our hope in Him... that indeed with His Grace, nothing is impossible.
Doc, we rely in God's mercy and so hopefully everything will come into place...
Help me find possible medical grant that will shoulder the operation of my daughter the soonest time possible...
I will find ways and means to shoulder travel expenses...even if it means that I have to be in debt...so long as my daughter will be operated on and have the chance to extend her life in this temporal world... She is still young and i know much is still in store for her...
Thank you for finding time to accomodate my sincerest request... God will certainly shower His blessing on you and your family....
God bless!
Sincerely,
Mimi J. Maglana
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Email Received 03/26/06
Dear Dr. Millendez,
The family has decided to take option no. 2, that is to go to California for a second medical opinion...We would raise the money for air travel. If we can have our visa then we can fly the soonest possible time...
US visa is one of our obstacles... Can you help us facilitate the visa for me and my daughter?
Yes, i will confer her case with my husband's cousin who is her cardiologist regarding her present status if she could still fly...
Thank you and God Bless!
Mimi
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Original Message-----
From: ANACLETO MILLENDEZ [mailto:abmillendez@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 4:26 PM
To: Vitenberg, Julia
Cc: The Beautiful Heart Foundation; Ramona Maglana
Subject: RE: Janet Maglana's Appointment at Stanford
Julia Vitenberg
International Patient Coordinator
International Medical Services
Hi Julia,
Is there a way you can furnish the family of Janet Maglana a letter specifying her scheduled date of her doctor's appointment?
Thanks,
Anacleto B. Millendez
P.S.
Attached herewith is an email of the patient's mother.
Dear Dr. Millendez,
Its only now I am able to log in and report to you current developments for i have been away in the province since the holy week.
I went to the travel agency yesterday for easy processing of visa for our possible trip abroad. However, they require me sponsorship papers from your end, possibly coming from Stanford hospital confirming our appointment in June.
Could we possibly get a copy of that documents doc so that we can easily process the visa as early as now?
Thank you and good day!
Sincerely,
Mimi Maglana
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Email Received 05/03/06
Dear Mr. Millendez,
Attached please find a letter confirming Janet Maglana's appointment. I would also like to remind you that the estimated $701 deposit will only cover the consultation with Dr. Perlroth on June 5th and that additional deposit may be necessary if the patients requires additional services.
Best regards,
Julia Vitenberg
International Patient Coordinator
International Medical Services
300 Pasteur Drive, Rm. H1111
Stanford, CA 94305
Phone (650) 723-8561
Fax (650) 723-5704
jvitenberg@stanfordmed.org
7. Ferial Vangkas, a public school teacher in Davao City who was afflicted with Dystonia, a rare muscular disorder. He was receiving free supply of Vemma Health Drink, containing mangosteen, green tea, aloe, vitamins and minerals. He is also in need of monthly injection of Botox to relieve his symptoms.
